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Growing Reader
Tween

Making Magic Together: Craft and Creativity Books for the Whole Family

Summer is a time to create, play, and learn as a family. These creative and crafty books will help you do just that.

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Tips & Advice

JetBlue Is Taking Reading and Literacy to New Heights

Did you know that there is access to only 1 age-appropriate book for every 300 children in underserved communities? See how JetBlue is working to change that through their Soar with Reading program, and find out how you can help!

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Just For Fun

Lies I’ve Told My Kid While Reading

Here are just a few of the lies I’ve told my beautiful, trusting daughter while we were reading together. (Don’t judge me.)

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Talking Art, Parties, and Foodie Fun with Peanut Butter & Cupcake Author Terry Border

Brightly sits down with Terry Border, the super cool author and illustrator behind Peanut Butter & Cupcake. And don't miss the sweet Cupcake activities for kids.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

If You Liked This Book, Try … A Summer Reading List Filled with Old and New Favorites

When it comes to summer reading selections, it's often helpful to get a comparison. Here are ten new books paired with ones you might have already enjoyed.

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Growing Reader

8 Ways To Help Kids Understand What They Read

Now that your child is a more independent reader, you can use these reading comprehension strategies to help them understand what they read.

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Teen

5 Genius Audiobooks for Proudly Geeky Teens

If you have a fanboy or fangirl at home who'd love listening to something smart and cool, here are five awesome audiobooks definitely worth their attention.

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Pre-K

Meet the Illustrator: Hannah Harrison

In today's Meet the Illustrator feature we chat with Hannah Harrison, award-winning author and illustrator of Extraordinary Jane and the brand-new (and super adorable) book, Friends Stick Together.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Magical Thinking: Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Fables from Around the World

For all of you who still wish, on occasion, for a magic wand, a noble quest, or a royal crown, here are a few family faves beyond Grimm, all with an international flair.

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Tween

If Your Kid Loved From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, They’ll Love These 5 Other Art History Mysteries

Spice up a family trip to the museum with an art history mystery! Here are five superb examples for middle-grade readers to savor.